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Baked Tofu and Herbs


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  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4
  • Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Description

Creamy baked tofu, bursting with fresh herbs and juicy tomatoes. A simple vegetarian dish perfect for a weeknight dinner.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 cups (237 ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lbs (454 g) soft tofu
  • A handful fresh basil
  • 1 tsp dry oregano
  • 1 tsp dry thyme
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 lb green olives, pitted
  • 6 tomatoes
  • 1 onion
  • 1 tbsp capers
  • White Pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook the tofu in salted water for 10 minutes from boiling.
  2. Pour the tofu into a mixer with basil, oregano, and thyme (if necessary, add 1 or 2 tablespoons of water). Blend until you get a creamy consistency.
  3. In a pan, cook the onion with a spoonful of olive oil and a pinch of sea salt.
  4. Add the onion, desalted capers, and olives to the tofu and mix well.
  5. Pour the creamy tofu into an oiled (or baking paper-lined) pan.
  6. Cut the tomatoes and lay them over the tofu cream.
  7. Brush the surface with the remaining olive oil. Add the basil leaves and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F/Gas Mark 4).

Notes

  • Pressing the tofu before blending will remove excess water and result in a creamier texture.
  • For a richer flavor, roast the tomatoes before adding them to the bake.
  • This dish can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheated gently.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1.5 cups
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 300
  • Fat: 25
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18
  • Carbohydrates: 25
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 20
  • Cholesterol: 0